A home like this is truly a rare find! Situated on a picturesque 0.78-acre lot, this impeccably maintained all-brick ranch is an eastside Iowa City icon, ready for its next chapter. Rich in mid-century charm & timeless craftsmanship, this home has been lovingly cared for & is sure to capture your heart. The spacious main level offers an inviting eat-in kitchen with beautiful wood cabinetry, a generous living room accented by exquisite built-ins, & three generously sized bedrooms, including a primary suite. Recently re-glazed windows fill the home with natural light while showcasing views of the park-like backyard. You'll also love relaxing in the inviting three-season porch. Thoughtful details—including automatic closet lighting & a cedar-lined closet in one of the bedrooms—are a testament to the exceptional quality & craftsmanship rarely found today. The walkout lower level is equally impressive, offering a sprawling family room, a versatile bonus room, a fourth bedroom, & a half bathroom that's plumbed for a shower. Outside, the expansive backyard is a real delight—it's wired for a hot tub, & convenient storage beneath the porch provides even more functionality. This is a rare opportunity to own one of Iowa City's classic homes—don't let it pass you by!
Pending
$459,900
20 N 1st Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245
4beds
2,659sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1965
0.78 Acres Lot
$456,300 Zestimate®
$173/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Versatile bonus roomThree generously sized bedroomsImpeccably maintained all-brick ranchNatural lightRecently re-glazed windowsExquisite built-insExpansive backyard
- 31 days
- 1,075
- 42
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Molly Trimble 319-430-8661,
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS,
Rachel Barnes 319-321-5108,
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202604950
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bath, Recreation Room
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Primary On Main Level, Breakfast Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Finished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,659
- Total interior livable area: 2,659 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,599
- Finished area below ground: 1,060
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Parking Pad
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Garden
Lot
- Size: 0.78 Acres
- Dimensions: 162 x 210
- Features: Half To One Acre, Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 1012336001
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1965
Details
- Builder name: Schwartzendruber
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Close To School, Near Shopping, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Mount Shrader
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $173/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $426,890
- Annual tax amount: $7,626
- Date on market: 8/11/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$456,300
$433,000 - $479,000
$3,330/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2026 | Pending sale | $459,900$173/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #202604950 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $459,900$173/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202604950 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,016 -1.5% | $426,890 +12.8% |
| 2024 | $7,120 +8.2% | $378,510 |
| 2023 | $6,583 +4.7% | $378,510 +24.6% |
| 2022 | $6,290 +3.2% | $303,740 |
| 2021 | $6,096 +1.9% | $303,740 +4.5% |
| 2020 | $5,982 +3.5% | $290,540 |
| 2019 | $5,778 | $290,540 +7% |
| 2018 | $5,778 +2.2% | $271,470 +1% |
| 2017 | $5,654 +3.6% | $268,790 +4.7% |
| 2016 | $5,458 +2.1% | $256,790 |
| 2015 | $5,348 +2.2% | $256,790 +2.4% |
| 2014 | $5,234 | $250,700 +2.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $243,690 +7.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $225,760 -1.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $230,200 |
| 2008 | -- | $230,200 +22.2% |
| 2005 | $3,320 +2.7% | $188,390 |
| 2004 | $3,234 -2.9% | $188,390 +3.4% |
| 2003 | $3,332 +3.9% | $182,120 |
| 2002 | $3,208 +6.4% | $182,120 +5.9% |
| 2001 | $3,014 | $171,930 |
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Neighborhood: Washington Hills
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lemme
- Middle: Southeast
- High: City
Source: Iowa City Area AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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